Groundworks
Foundations for construction success
At Churngold Construction, our groundworks services provide the essential base upon which every successful project is built. From foundations to drainage, we offer reliable, high-quality solutions that ensure your site is structurally sound, safe, and ready for the next stage of development.
What are groundworks?
Groundworks refer to all preparatory works carried out on a construction site to support the structure above ground. This includes excavation, foundations, drainage, ducting, and earth stabilisation.
Our groundworks expertise underpins projects across the residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Our groundworks services
We deliver a full range of groundworks services, including:
Site preparation and clearance
Ground investigation
Bulk excavation and earthworks
Foundation construction - strip, pad, raft, and piled foundations
Drainage and ducting installation
Temporary works and access roads
Substructure and retaining walls
UXO detection and management
Hard landscaping and final site finishes
Our experienced team works closely with clients, engineers, and design teams to ensure the groundworks package integrates seamlessly with the wider build programme.
Why choose Churngold?
Proven experience Successfully delivering groundworks for projects of all sizes and complexities.
Modern plant and equipment In-house machinery to maintain quality and control.
Safety first Full compliance with HSE regulations and site-specific safety plans.
Programme Focused Reliable delivery to critical path milestones.
Case Study Bristol University Campus
Client: Sir Robert McAlpine
Project Name: Bristol University Campus
Location: Bristol City Centre
Sector: Education
Project Value: £21M
Engineer/Architect: Buro Happold
Project Period: April 2024 to October 2026
The site is very complex featuring river frontage, working alongside major railway lines, excavating, stockpiling, testing and disposal of contaminated ground, and dealing with contaminated groundwater, all in line with our environmental and sustainability obligations.
During the PCSA period we attended multiple design workshops working closely with Buro Happold and Heidelberg, the specified concrete supplier.
Project Period
Programme expectations meant carrying out concrete pours of 500m3 per day.
Works undertaken
Pile attendance
Pile cropping
Pile caps / Cores
Drainage
Water / gas proofing
Ground floor slabs
Retaining walls
S278 Works
Services installation
Tarmac surfacing
Churngold successfully managed
Obtaining the BAPA, FRAP and MMO licenses.
Employing marine specialist subcontractor for limpet dam installation.
MMP with Buro Happold.
Coordination with piling contractor and RC frame contractor.
Meeting programme expectations meaning concrete pours 500m3 per day
Common questions about groundworks
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Groundworks typically cover everything from site clearance and excavation through to foundations, drainage, and ducting.
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The programme depends on the size and complexity of the site, but proper early planning is critical to avoiding delays.
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Enabling works prepare the site for construction, while groundworks focus on creating the foundations and infrastructure that the finished structure will rely on.
Start your project with confidence
Speak to our team today about how we can support your development with expert groundworks solutions.
Sectors
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Groundworks
Excavation, foundations drainage installation, and concrete structures.
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Earthworks
Site levelling, soil stabilisation, and material import/export.
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Civil Engineering
Infrastructure design, roadworks, drainage systems, and more.
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Remediation
When it comes to environmental challenges, Churngold Construction's remediation services are designed to restore and revitalise sites, ensuring they're safe, compliant, and ready for development.